Sarah Leah Whitson

Human rights activist and executive director

Sarah Leah Whitson is a human rights activist and executive director of the Middle East Institute's Women's Rights Program. She has worked extensively on human rights issues in the Middle East, including women's rights and freedom of expression. Whitson has reported from the region for various publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian. She is also a frequent commentator on CNN and MSNBC. Whitson has...